Soft Cell – Tainted Love Lyrics | Genius Lyrics More on Genius About “Tainted Love” Soft Cell’s 1981 synth-pop hit “Tainted Love” is a remake of a 1964 Gloria Jones song. Jones’ song was a B-side to “My Bad Boy’s Comin’ Home,” a Motown single that flopped. Jones’ “Tainted Love” blew up in the UK’s Northern soul scene in the ’70s after British club DJ Richard Searling bought a used copy on a trip to the US. After “Tainted Love” got a boost from the Northern soul scene, Gloria Jones recorded a new version in 1974, but it failed to chart. When Soft Cell decided to give the song a go in 1981, they changed the key and slowed the tempo. They worked with producer Mike Thorne to create the electronic arrangement for the song. Thorne told Sound on Sound : You could smell the coke on that second, Northern soul version, it was really so over-ramped and so frantic.

It was good for the dance floor, but I didn’t like the record…when Soft Cell performed the song I heard a very novel sound and a very nice voice, so off we went. Hidden This page is accessible to Verified artists on the song Locked This song has been locked and is considered "done." You need 600 IQ to add annotations to locked songs. "Tainted Love" Track Info Tainted Wedgie - Vintage home recording from December 1981. - YouTube Tainted Wedgie - Vintage home recording from December 1981. Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Dec 2, 2015 1981 and I got my first bass for Christmas. My elder brother was finishing off his PHD and visiting home and had just purchased a Casio VL-1 VL-Tone Synthesiser made famous by the German band Trio on their top 5 hit "Da Da Da".

I was at that time being regularly traumatised every lunch break at school by sadistic gangs of Young Farmers who marauded along the corridors seeking out their next 'Wedgie" victim. We decided to record our own version of 'Tainted Love', which had been a recent hit by the electronic duo Soft Cell. Recorded on 2-track cassette - Lead vocals & bass by me, Casio myth, acoustic guitar & backing harmonies/ moans/ screams by Tim. Category Soft Cell | New Music And Songs | Soft Cell About Soft Cell Art students Marc Almond and Dave Ball formed Soft Cell, a synth pop duo famed for its uniquely sleazy electronic sound, in Leeds, England in 1980. Originally, vocalist Almond and synth player Ball teamed to compose music for theatrical productions, and as Soft Cell, their live performances continued to draw heavily on the pair's background in drama and the visual arts. A self-financed EP titled Mutant Moments brought the duo to the attention of Some Bizzare label head Stevo, who enlisted Daniel Miller to produce their underground hit single "Memorabilia" the following year.

It was the next Soft Cell effort, 1981's "Tainted Love," that brought the duo to international prominence; written by the Four Preps' Ed Cobb and already a cult favorite thanks to Gloria Jones' soulful reading, the song was reinvented as a hypnotic electronic dirge and became the year's best-selling British single, as well as a major hit abroad. The group's debut LP, Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, was also enormously successful, and was followed by the 1982 remix collection Non-Stop Ecstatic Dancing. While 1983's The Art of Falling Apart proved as popular as its predecessors, the LP's title broadly hinted at the internal problems plaguing the duo; prior to the release of 1984's This Last Night in Sodom, Soft Cell had already broken up. Almond immediately formed the electro-soul unit Marc & the Mambas; another group, Marc Almond & the Willing Sinners, followed before the singer finally embarked on a solo career in the late '80s that has continued well into the 21st century.

Ball worked with Psychic TV, Jack The Tab and other groups before forming the electronic outfit the Grid in the 1990s and in 2011, Nitewreckage. Soft Cell briefly re-united in 2001. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi Hear more of Soft Cell - Where Did Our Love Go - YouTube Soft Cell - Where Did Our Love Go Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jan 4, 2014 Soft Cell are an English synthpop duo who came to prominence in the early 1980s. They consist of vocalist Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball. The duo are principally known for their 1981 hit version of "Tainted Love" and 1981 debut album entitled Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret.

In the United Kingdom, they had ten Top 40 hits including "Tainted Love", "Torch", "Say Hello, Wave Goodbye", "What!", and "Bedsitter", and also had four Top 20 albums between 1981 and 1984.1984, the duo split but reformed from 2001 to 2004 to tour and record new material, releasing their fifth studio album, Cruelty Without Beauty in 2002. Soft Cell's songs have been covered by various artists including Nine Inch Nails, David Gray, Nouvelle Vague, Marilyn Manson, and A-ha. Their track, "Memorabilia", earned recognition for the band as pioneers of the synth-oriented techno genre. The duo have sold 10 million records worldwide.

(Wikepedia extract 2014) Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret - Soft Cell | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret google+ AllMusic Review by William Ruhlmann In the U.S., Soft Cell , the British duo of singer Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball , was a classic one-hit wonder, that hit being the remake of Gloria Jones ' "Tainted Love," which dominated dance clubs and eventually peaked in the pop Top Ten with its synth-pop sound and Almond 's plaintive vocal in 1981-1982. In the U.K., the group not only had a longer career, but also influenced a raft of similar performers. Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret , originally released in Britain in the fall of 1981, contained both the band's first hit and its follow-up, "Bedsitter," its title referring to what in America would be called a studio apartment. (A third U.K.

Top Five hit, "Say Hello Wave Goodbye," emerged from the LP.) At full album length, lyricist Almond 's primary preoccupation, only suggested in "Tainted Love," was spelled out; this was a theme album about aberrant sexuality, a tour of a red-light district. The point was well made on "Sex Dwarf," with its oft-repeated chorus "Isn't it nice/Sugar and spice/Luring disco dollies to a life of vice?" Songs like "Seedy Films," "Entertain Me," and "Secret Life" expanded upon the subject. The insistent beats taken at steady dance tempos and the chilling electronic sounds conjured by Ball emphasized Almond 's fascination with deviance; it almost seemed as though the album had been designed to be played in topless bars. British listeners saw through Almond 's pretense or were amused by him, or both; more puritanical Americans tended to disapprove, which probably limited the group's long-term success stateside. But the music was undeniably influential.

The 2002 CD reissue added two lengthy 12" single mixes of "Tainted Love," one of them a medley with the old Supremes hit "Where Did Our Love Go," the other a dub version. Track Listing Soft Cell: 'Tainted Love' (1981) | One-Hit Wonders: Where Are They Now | XFINITY One-Hit Wonders: Where Are They Now 22 of 69 Send to Friend Soft Cell: 'Tainted Love' (1981) Soft Cell front man Marc Almond had unbelievable success with "Tainted Love." He never had a hit again in the States, but has had a 30-year career that has produced a body of critically acclaimed music. In 2004, he was nearly killed in a motorcycle crash, but made a miraculous recovery shortly thereafter. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo: Some Bizzare) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. More from this Slideshow One and Done Ever wonder what some of your favorite one-hit artists like Vanilla Ice, Sisqo and Buster Poindexter are up to now?

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The all-girl group Dream was riding high after the success of "He Loves U Not" and a catchy follow-up called "This Is Me," but promotion of their third and fourth singles was derailed, in part, by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. When member Melissa Schuman left the group to pursue an acting career in 2002, she was replaced and the girls were given an adult makeover. However, the group failed to re-find its fans and disbanded in 2003. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Crazy Town: 'But... This song hit number one in 15 different countries, including the United States. The band broke up in 2003 to pursue solo careers, but frontman Seth Binzer (aka "Shifty Shellshock") ended up publicly battling substance abuse on the VH1 reality shows "Celebrity Rehab" and "Sober House." Today, the band has reunited and released a song titled "Lemonface" as a free download in December 2013.

Their latest album "The Brimstone Sluggers" was released in 2015. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Blu Cantrell: 'H... After the success of "Hit 'Em Up Style," Cantrell quietly continued her music career and released a second album in 2003. She also appeared in the 2002 movie "Drumline" and the 2008 reality series "Celebrity Circus." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by George De Sota/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. The Calling: 'Wh... The Calling released two albums before disbanding in 2005. The group has recently reformed with new members. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Lumidee: 'Never ...

"Never Leave You" was a major success for Lumidee, but the singer failed to produce a second hit from either of her two albums. She released a mixtape in 2009 and continues to make appearances on other artists' songs. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Bruno Vincent/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Terror Squad: 'L... While rapper Fat Joe (pictured center) has found success as a solo artist, his biggest hit came as a part of the group Terror Squad. "Lean Back," which featured female rapper Remy Ma, was a smash hit in the summer of 2004, but it would be the only successful track from the group's album "True Story." Terror Squad has not released an album since. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. J-Kwon: 'Tipsy' ... Another summer of '04 rap hit was the J-Kwon single "Tipsy," which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100.

The rapper has released three albums since his short-lived 2004 success, including the 2010 self-titled record "J-Kwon." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Daniel Powter: '... Daniel Powter hasn't had too many bad days since his song "Bad Day" flew to the top of the charts in 2006, where it remained for five weeks. Since then, the singer has released 2008's "Under the Radar" and 2012's "Turn on the Lights." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Fernando Leon/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Gnarls Barkley: ... Danger Mouse and CeeLo Green, the men of Gnarls Barkley, stunned music fans everywhere in 2006 with the release of their debut song "Crazy." The hit took home the Grammy Award for Best Urban/Alternative Performance in 2007.

The guys followed it up with a 2008 album "The Odd Couple," which did not fare as well. CeeLo Green hinted in 2013 that a third album is in the works, but nothing has yet to come. Green also held a spot on "The Voice" as a judge for three years. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. D4L: 'Laffy Taff... Who would have thought that a song about candy would become a major hip hop hit? It happened in 2007 with the release of Atlanta-based group D4L's single "Laffy Taffy." Their sweet success was short-lived. The guys haven't come close to topping the charts since. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by WEA) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Cassie: 'Me & U'... These days, singer Cassie is better known for her up-and-down relationship with Diddy than her music, but that wasn't always the case.

Her debut single "Me & U" shot to the top of the charts in 2006. Unfortunately, the 29-year-old has been unable to emulate her original success. Her latest album, "RockaByeBaby," was released in 2013 to little fanfare. The singer will be making an appearance in this year's film "The Perfect Match." âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for MTV) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Mims: 'This Is W... Mims' hit song "This Is Why I'm Hot," off his 2007 album "Music Is My Savior," took the country by storm... but the rapper hasn't been heard from since. He released another album titled "Guilt" in 2009, but it failed to achieve even a fraction of the success of its predecessor. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by Scott Gries/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Carly Rae Jepsen...

It's only been four years since Carly Rae Jepsen exploded across the airwaves with her uber-catchy pop tune "Call Me Maybe," but the songstress' career has all the ingredients of one-hit wonder notoriety. Jepsen failed to earn a second number-one off her album "Kiss," and has now moved on to a career on Broadway. She took the title role in the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical "Cinderella" on Broadway in 2014. Jepsen released her third studio album, "EÂ·MOÂ·TION," in 2015. âXFINITY Entertainment Staff (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) The opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Comcast. Soft Cell - MusicBrainz Soft Cell Soft Cell 1 Showing official release groups by this artist. Show all release groups instead , or show various artists release groups . Artist information Tainted Love is an 80s Music Classic that Endures! Tainted Love is an 80s Music Classic that Endures!

80s Music Released in July of 1981, Tainted Love comes on the radio 28 years later and anyone, young and old thinks “now that’s some fine 80’s music”. Soft Cells’ debut hit is an example of both the role of technology used to create an entirely new sound, a great hook, and the way a great song can endure. Synthesizers were becoming readily available and relatively affordable in the early 1980s. Marc Almond and Dave Ball formed the group Soft Cell, an archetypal synth-pop duo. The band released an EP and two singles in 1980 and 1981. The singles generated little interest and didn’t sell at that time. then they found “Tainted Love”. The song was written by a 1960s songwriter who had been a member of of a vocal harmony group called The Four Preps. The Standells, a garage rock band made the song their biggest hit, and was called “Dirty Water”. the song “Dirty Water” was also covered by the UK band, The Inmates.

To add even more confusion, the song “Tainted Love” was recorded by soul singer Gloria Jones way back in 1964 and became a favorite in Britain’s Northern soul clubs in the late 70s. Soft Cell kept the best of the original version of “Tainted Love”, which is it’s solid, stomping beat, ensuring the version would be a good dance number. The instrumentation, however, was entirely electronic, taking advantage of the latest synth technologies. Marc Almond’s vacals ultimately gave the song it’s heretofore, signature sound. Soft Cell went on, after this initial success, to have many more hits, but it’s this song they will forever be associated with. Submit a Comment Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret (Deluxe Edition) by Soft Cell on Apple Music 29 Songs Album Review In the U.S., Soft Cell, the British duo of singer Marc Almond and instrumentalist David Ball, was a classic one-hit wonder, that hit being the remake of Gloria Jones' "Tainted Love," which dominated dance clubs and eventually peaked in the pop Top Ten with its synth-pop sound and Almond's plaintive vocal in 1981-1982.

In the U.K., the group not only had a longer career, but also influenced a raft of similar performers. Non-Stop Erotic Cabaret, originally released in Britain in the fall of 1981, contained both the band's first hit and its follow-up, "Bedsitter," its title referring to what in America would be called a studio apartment. (A third U.K. Top Five hit, "Say Hello Wave Goodbye," emerged from the LP.) At full album length, lyricist Almond's primary preoccupation, only suggested in "Tainted Love," was spelled out; this was a theme album about aberrant sexuality, a tour of a red-light district. The point was well made on "Sex Dwarf," with its oft-repeated chorus "Isn't it nice/Sugar and spice/Luring disco dollies to a life of vice?" Songs like "Seedy Films," "Entertain Me," and "Secret Life" expanded upon the subject. The insistent beats taken at steady dance tempos and the chilling electronic sounds conjured by Ball emphasized Almond's fascination with deviance; it almost seemed as though the album had been designed to be played in topless bars.

British listeners saw through Almond's pretense or were amused by him, or both; more puritanical Americans tended to disapprove, which probably limited the group's long-term success stateside. But the music was undeniably influential. The 2002 CD reissue added two lengthy 12" single mixes of "Tainted Love," one of them a medley with the old Supremes hit "Where Did Our Love Go," the other a dub version. [Mercury UK issued a Deluxe Edition in 2008.] Customer Reviews Formed: 1980 in Leeds, England Genre: Pop Years Active: '80s, '00s, '10s Art students Marc Almond and Dave Ball formed Soft Cell, a synth pop duo famed for its uniquely sleazy electronic sound, in Leeds, England in 1980. Originally, vocalist Almond and synth player Ball teamed to compose music for theatrical productions, and as Soft Cell, their live performances continued to draw heavily on the pair's background in drama and the visual arts. A self-financed EP titled Mutant Moments brought the duo to the attention of Some Bizzare label head Stevo, who enlisted Daniel...

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Question: Which group had a 1981 hit with 'Tainted Love'?
Answer: Soft Cell